Description |
xxii, 407 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Contents |
1. Staff Development: Growth in Practice / Karen J. Kelly-Thomas -- 2. Structure and Process: New Models of Nursing and Clinical Staff Development / Barbara Brunt -- 3. The Nature of Staff Development Practice: Theories, Skill Acquisition, and Research / Karen J. Kelly-Thomas -- 4. Competence: The Outcome of Assessment and Development / Karen J. Kelly-Thomas -- 5. Competence Assessment Systems and Measurement Strategies / Francie Wolgin -- 6. Competence Assessment Models and Methods / Susan B. Jeska -- 7. Managing the Mandatories: Back to Basics / Rebecca Katz -- 8. Outcome Management in Clinical Staff Development / Suzanne K. Sikma -- 9. Staff Development Programs: Strategic Thinking Applied / Lorry Schoenly -- 10. Program Planning: Solving the Problem / Julia W. Aucoin -- 11. Competence Development: Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and Technical Ability / Bette Case -- 12. Creating an Environment of Learning: An Opportunity / Lorry Schoenly |
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13. Quality Management: A Staff Development Tradition / Donna Gloe -- 14. Operations Management: Administering the Program / David J. Massello -- 15. Future Forecast: Leading the Journey / Karen J. Kelly-Thomas -- App. A. ANA's Standards and Criteria for Staff Development -- App. B. University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic Philosophy and Model for Competence Assessment -- App. C. Frequency Distribution, Central Tendency, Variability |
Summary |
This thoroughly revised and updated edition offers a new standard of excellence in staff development. Using a user-friendly approach, this unique resource offers complete coverage; real-life case studies and stories by staff development practitioners; revised focus emphasizing competence assessment and competence development; and abundant charts, sample forms, and checklists offer tools to streamline programs and enhance performance |
Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Nursing staff development. c1992 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Nurses -- In-service training.
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Nursing -- Study and teaching (Continuing education)
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Clinical Competence.
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Education, Nursing, Continuing.
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Nursing Staff -- education.
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Staff Development -- methods.
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Author |
Kelly-Thomas, Karen J.
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LC no. |
98010655 |
ISBN |
0397554168 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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